How far is Airville, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Airville, PA to Reading, PA is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
60.33 mi
01h 16m
Flight
43.04 mi
69.26 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.04 mi
Kilometers
69.26 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.33 mi
Kilometers
97.09 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Tue, Apr 14, 7:00 PM EDT
Return by in Airville
Tue, Apr 14, 8:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Airville
2026-04-14T17:43
Arrive Reading
Tue, Apr 14, 7:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Airville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
West Lampeter
PA

Township of Pennsylvania

From Airville
30 mi
00h 38m
To Reading
30.4 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Airville and Reading.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Airville and Reading.

  1. 1

    Start on Delta Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Delta Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Holtwood Road

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Holtwood Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lancaster Pike

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Lancaster Pike

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Lancaster Pike

    1959 ft · 30 sec · Lancaster Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on Willow Street Pike

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Willow Street Pike

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Penn Grant Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Penn Grant Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Lampeter Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Lampeter Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Pitney Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Pitney Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Hempstead Road

    2247 ft · 53 sec · Hempstead Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Greenfield Road

    121 m · 8 sec · Greenfield Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West

    1664 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading

    2546 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    18.7 mi · 22 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue, Shillington

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    2195 ft · 47 sec · South 5th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    550 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Airville and Reading.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 222 North
23.3 mi · 39%
Holtwood Road
9.65 mi · 16%
Lancaster Pike
5.43 mi · 9%
US 222 Business
4.92 mi · 8%
Lampeter Road
4.61 mi · 8%
Delta Road
3.51 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US 222 North

Continue straight

18.7 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
43.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Lampeter
00h 38m from Airville
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Airville and Mostly Sunny near Reading.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Airville to Reading?

The road trip is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km) and usually takes 01h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

West Lampeter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30 miles from Airville and 30.4 miles from Reading.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.70 one way or $17.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Airville and Mostly Sunny near Reading.

Stop Ideas Near West Lampeter

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Lampeter, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Lampeter.

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Lancaster station

4 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

22 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Parkesburg

31 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

32 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Airville and Reading. Straight-line distance: 43.04 mi (69.26 km).

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#1 Airville

Airville is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.8323200, -76.4063500
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Delta Road (-76.406346, 39.832357)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.13 gal
8.06 L · about $8.70
Round trip
$17.41
4.26 gal · 16.12 L
Estimated CO2
18.9 kg one way
Round trip: 37.9 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.70 $17.41
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.80 $19.59
Premium $4.95 $10.55 $21.10
Diesel $5.98 $12.74 $25.47

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Airville and Reading. The current time is 17:43:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.